I'm new to DVD Cardio/DVD workouts, and not overly coordinated, so just wondering how advanced and complicated this video is?
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Oh my gosh. I'm 65 years old, not that coordinated, and could never follow complicated routines. These workouts are a series of easy routines: warm up, cardio, cool down. Shaun T is a professional dancer and choreographer with a bubbly, enthusiastic personality. I think he's adorable. He talks and jokes throughout and really makes you feel like you are part of his group. He always has Tonya next to him doing all the steps in low impact (I follow her) but you don't feel any less part of the group for doing so. The steps are not complicated and you do everything on your feet. He begins each routine with a basic step, for example, step side to side, and you just do that for a few beats. Then he'll build, continue stepping side to side and we'll add the arms, then he'll build on that, maybe adding a simple grapevine or step forward and back. The cool part is Shaun T always adds a little funkiness to the moves so you feel like you're really dancing your little heart out. I have so many favorite moves, like smooth walk (slide your hand down the front of your leg as you lift it and turn) and slap 'dat (slap your knee as you bring your knee up and turn). Just pure fun moving and listening to cool music! You forget you're doing the DVD for a great cardio workout. Anyway, by the time you get through the routine you will have learned a bunch of simple steps that run together and are repeated. Nothing difficult, and like I said, you can follow Tonya, which means instead of adding a jump like he does you march instead. The music is great and I feel like I'm a dancer with some cool moves by the time I'm done. There is a time progress bar at the bottom of the screen so you always know how many minutes are left to go. I own Rockin' Body and Hip Hop Abs and love them both. None are too difficult for a beginner. I'm finding that these workout/dance DVDs are helping me not only with getting in my cardio but with core strength and balance throughout the day.
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It's not complicated at all! It starts with a step-touch and then adds the arms and then gets advanced and by that time you'll be surprised at what all you can do! I've had great results and would recommend this DVD for anyone
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To be honest it was to much for me.. I gave it away and go to zumba class now 3 days a week.. That just seemed a little advance for me.
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I found it to be easy to follow. There are 3DVDs in the set. There is one segment called "Total body workout" that I really like. You can start off easy and work your way up.
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Hi Eastcoast,I'm just finishing the month 1 DVD it's about 20min of the cardio (basically same moves as STTOldies DVDs) the toning is a little light -about 15min & the balance challenge is 10min. It's a good workout but I still do the Sweating to the Oldies 5 DVD w/ it. It's a little different than the oldies workouts but equally effective. I've lost 29lbs w/ both DVDs since Jan 16th. I love Richard Simmons too & I feel encouraged & excited to workout. I exercise 5-7 days a week. It's a worthy investment in my opinion. God bless you & I wish you well on your fitness goals.
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Hard question to answer-depends on your fitness level-did you try what the woman in the dvd is using
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I found it to be a little complicated at first and the manual was a bit much to go through. After I bought the instructional DVD and watched it a few times, I was basically off and running. Simple when you know how;)
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So let me start by saying I am in the age range of 45-50 & feel I can keep up fairly with others depending upon how fast they go. Now, with that said, I truly do enjoy this DVD ! Honestly, there isn't any kickboxing, but it certainly does raise one's heart rate(& really makes you think on controlling your own breathing!). Certainly do the DVD yourself before you bring it to class to have others do it. I do the DVD in my living room(carpeted) and it can get a little much on the knees if I do it &gt;3 days in a row(remember my age ;-) ). Shaun doesn't address form as often as I would like him too, so you should know the exercises before showing the DVD to others! Wishing you all the best with your class of cardio kickboxing!
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Thanks Avid Reader... I think you just inspired my boyfriend to give your path a shot! I did P90 (the original) about 10 years ago and had great results, stopped somewhere and then no longer had a VHS player, etc. I've heard such great things about P90X and knew we weren't ready for it, but this way makes a lot of sense; wish they publicized it more on their own website!
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Sorry! I don't remember accessing the digital videos. So I don't know if you have access to them or not. I know there are a lot of free workouts available both on the company website and through YouTube. But I don't remember the specific set of 6 digital videos
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Hello LindaI personally don't think it's an actual full workout. Stop after 10min more like slow instructional on zumba moves. I personally didn't like it.
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The good part about this DVD is that someone does the modified version the entire time. I have done insanity and wish I had this before I started it. So to make a long answer short - yes this is great for a newbie - just be sure to do the stretching at the end.
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Hey man, I understand your sentiment completely. I have the same problem. Our of all her workouts, this is the one you'll havethe least problems with. There are only 2 cardio workouts that involve a lot of movement. This workout is prefect of you don't want to cause a disturbance. Just don't abruptly drop your heavy weights (but you shouldn't do that anyway). But seriously- don't worry about it. This is a perfect solution for your issue. (I'm also not paid to say any of this if anyone was wondering. I swear by this workout)
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This reallly is an advanced workout. However, she does have on person executing moves at a beginner level.
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I don't know about that but if you want a good workout...I never use this DVD it doesn't give me a good workout unless you are a beginner. Good luck.
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You can start with vol 2 if you'd like. I've done only vol 2 and was able to get through all the videos. There is a modifier so just do what you can and you will build up to all the reps or doing the most challenging of options. It's a great program you won't be disappointed wherever you start. I hope that helps :)
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The one DVD is bout 40min then 2nd disk has 2 workouts one like 30min and other one is about 40min...someone who is just startin a workout like this found them pretty easy to follow unlike insanity I have a hard time doin the whole DVD! There fun also!!
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Depending on your fitness level. This video provides low intensity movements for beginners along with the routine. Heads up the one hand blurpies. My overall opinion, this video is for the moderate/advance exercise enthusiast.
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It comes with instruction and u can find utube video on it. If you do it couple if times then it gets easier
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There is a step-by-step dvd in the package. You can start with it, also as absolute beginner. :)